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Monument record TQ 76 NW 115 - 1st century hut and 2nd century timber framed building, High Street, Rochester
Summary
A 1st century wattle and daub hut structure and the remains of a 2nd century timber framed building. These fragmentary remains were found during a small scale excavation in 1970. Pottery and two brooches were also recovered.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7431 6865 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A small scale excavation was carried out in the garden behind the bank in advance of building operations by kind permission of the manager, Mr N.G.Willis. Structural remains were fragmentary but suggested that a wattle and daub, first century hut had been replaced by a timber-framed building in the second century. Pottery and two brooches were found (sited to TQ 7431 6866 from OS 1:2500, 1970). (1)
<1> Arch Cant 85 1970 98 (AC Harrison) (OS Card Reference). SKE35832.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE35832 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 85 1970 98 (AC Harrison). [Mapped feature: #23478 Building, ]
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: 47 HIGH STREET(MARTIN'S BANK) (Ref: EI 15226) (EKE4143)
Record last edited
Jul 29 2021 5:27PM